Meteorite falls of 1955
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1955, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Karloowala, at 2.95 kg.
What fell in 1955
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karloowala | Pakistan | L6 | 2.95 kg |
| Lahrauli | India | Ureilite | 900 g |
| Messina | Italy | L5 | 2.41 kg |
| Zvonkov | Ukraine | H6 | 2.57 kg |
A witnessed fall is a meteorite seen or heard coming down and then picked up, as opposed to a find, which is discovered later with no record of its arrival. The mass is the total recovered, often from many pieces.